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Item 5B (2)ROUNDABOUTS Public Works Department September 2006 Video Introducing Roundabouts Advantages of Roundabouts Slows down traffic. 75% fewer vehicle conflict points. Less maintenance than a signalized intersection. Environmentally friendly due to reduction in idle time. Avoids creating a new program (owning & operating signal lights). Traditional Intersection Roundabout Intersection Disadvantages of Roundabouts Southlake residents may not be accustomed to using this type of traffic control. Construction phase will be challenging due to existing traffic. Potential Locations in Southlake Intersection of Carroll Ave. & Continental Blvd. (Existing) Intersection of White Chapel Blvd. & Continental Blvd. Intersection of White Chapel Blvd. & Dove Rd. Proposed Location – Intersection of White Chapel Blvd. & Continental Blvd. Peak Hour Traffic Count: 1,944 vph Peak Hour Roundabout Capacity: 2,890 vph Traffic Counts Dove at White Chapel AM Peak – 1,619 vph PM Peak – 1,230 vph Dove at N. Carroll Ave. AM Peak – 1,567 vph PM Peak – 1,116 vph Roundabout Capacity = 2,890 vph Proposed Layout of the White Chapel/Continental Roundabout ROUNDABOUTSCouncil Discussion Questions?